Quality Control Inspector – Structural Steel

Qualdoc • Cocoa, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This shop-based, no-travel position performs in-process and final inspections of fabricated structural steel components to ensure they meet specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate has structural steel fabrication experience and can interpret technical drawings. The posting also describes shop leadership duties, including supporting fabrication personnel, coordinating production work, and assisting with quality checks and documentation.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams.
• Strong knowledge of welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication.
• Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Understanding of safety procedures, quality standards, and production workflows.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible schedules as production demands require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Tekla EPM/GO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel in daily shop operations.
• Assign tasks and balance workloads to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance on fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation.
• Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues.
• Monitor workflow and communicate production updates or concerns to leadership.
• Enforce safety procedures, quality standards, and shop policies.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support employee training, onboarding, and performance development.
• Work with Quality Control to ensure fabrication meets required standards.
• Assist with dimensional checks, inspections, and documentation.
• Perform additional shop leadership duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Starting pay of $28 per hour, with higher pay available based on experience.
• Additional $3.00 per hour shift differential for second shift.
• Long-term potential for experienced fabrication professionals seeking a leadership opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed